tall ships

plural of tall ship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tall ships
Noun
  • Windstar’s fleet has an array of options to fit any travel style, offering both sailing yachts and all-suite yachts across its Greece voyages.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Sirena Yachts made one mighty splash at Cannes this year, presenting one of the largest yachts of the show.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Cruise ships have brigs – or onboard jails – where they may be held, or they could be confined to their cabins, The Points Guy reported.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • There’s something magical about New England in the summer, when sailboats fill the harbors, lobster rolls are a staple, and historic seaside towns are at their liveliest.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Like his father — an Olympic champion sailor in 1928 — Harald loved the sea and sailboats.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There is a chorus of 14, singing sheep and a pair of dogs (hilariously portrayed by Catriona Hewitson and Edward Jowle), whose barks become words that Theresa understands as she becomes strung out.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Incense usually comes in either cone or stick form and is composed of fragrant material — usually resins, seeds, barks and flowers — that’s bound together using a combustible material.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The rating decision drops the West African nation deeper into junk territory and underscores its vulnerability since the government identified billions of dollars in undisclosed debt from a previous administration.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jim is an aficionado of NFL lore, nostalgic about the junk wax era and regular viewer of random classic (and some not-so classic) sporting events.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Tall ships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tall%20ships. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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